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  • Language and Grammar • Mar 2025

    Vocabulary Exploration

    Here are some interesting words that you could use to describe different situations, people and things. These are definitely among those words that will make you seem articualte!

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  • Admissions • Mar 2025

    Trump's Policies and Indian Student Aspirations

    In recent years, the landscape of international education has undergone a seismic shift, particularly for Indian students eyeing the United States as their academic destination

    First Academy Team

  • SAT • Mar 2025

    Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the SAT Reading and Writing Section

    The SAT Reading and Writing section evaluates a student's ability to analyze texts, demonstrate command of evidence, and apply grammatical and rhetorical conventions. To excel, students must

    First Academy Team

  • Writing • Oct 2024

    Common Mistakes in Letters

    There are some simple mistakes that Indian students commonly make. These can damage scores especially when those mistakes are made in exams. Here are tips on how to correct these!

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  • GRE • Oct 2024

    GRE AWA - Top Tips

    The GRE AWA Issue task is essential for evaluating critical thinking and writing skills. Understanding its importance and scoring can enhance your graduate school application.

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  • Admissions • Oct 2024

    MS or MBA?

    So, you have experience, and have decided to go abroad for further studies. The question is whether you should pursue a Science masters or an MBA. Here's some dope.

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  • IELTS • Oct 2024

    Advantage and Disadvantage Question

    It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Here is the answer

    First Academy Team

  • IELTS • Oct 2024

    Writing Task 1 - Complex Vocabulary

    Here is a sample answer that demonstrates excellent flexibility and precision in words use and sentence structures.

    First Academy Team

  • Listening • Oct 2024

    8 Strategies for Listening Success

    Deciphering speaker intentions is a critical skill for success in the listening section of any language test. In this post, we will look at how this could be done better.

    First Academy Team

  • IELTS • Oct 2024

    IELTS Coaching: Crack the Exam with the Best

    Are you aiming for a high score in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam? Choosing the right coaching institute is crucial for your success. With numerous options available, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is best for you. Look no further than First Academy, the top-ranked IELTS coaching center in India according to Google Maps. We are dedicated to helping students achieve their desired scores and fulfill their dreams of studying, working, or migrating abroad.

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